Associate Cost Consultant

Morson Talent; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an Associate Cost Consultant in the Oxford area. This role involves leading cost management teams on significant life science projects, providing expert Quantity Surveying services, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates should have an MRICS qualification and experience in large-scale projects. Join us to work in a vibrant, hybrid environment with a competitive salary and car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience on large-scale life science projects.
• Strong cost estimating and benchmarking knowledge.
• A track record of leading and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing cost management teams.
• Creating and managing project costings and budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with contracts and company standards.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Cost estimating

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Experience with CostX

Experience with 5D BIM

Education

MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Tools

CostX

5D BIM

Job description

Associate Cost Consultant - Life Sciences

London / Oxford (Hybrid) | Permanent | £80,000 - £95,000 + Car Allowance

About the Role

We're partnering with a global leader in sustainable design, engineering and consultancy to recruit an Associate Cost Consultant for their growing Life Sciences & Research Cost Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class research, technology, and life science facilities for leading national and global clients. You'll be part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative team that's dedicated to improving quality of life through smarter, more sustainable solutions.

What You’ll Do

As an Associate Cost Consultant, you'll take ownership of complex and high-profile projects across the UK and Europe - particularly within the London‑Oxford‑Cambridge region. You'll provide expert Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services and lead teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing cost management teams to deliver best-in-class service
• Creating and managing project costings, budgets, and forecasts
• Managing multiple cost management assignments from inception to completion
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, and company standards
• Providing technical advice and innovative cost solutions across a range of projects
• Driving digital transformation in cost management using tools like CostX, 5D BIM, and benchmarking platforms

About You

You're a motivated and technically skilled MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor who thrives on complex, fast-paced projects in the Research, Technology, and Life Sciences sectors. You combine deep cost expertise with strong leadership and client relationship skills.

You’ll bring:

• MRICS qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven experience on large-scale or complex life science / research facility projects
• Strong cost estimating and benchmarking knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
• A track record of leading and mentoring teams
• Experience with digital cost management tools (CostX, 5D BIM, etc.)
• A passion for innovation, sustainability, and improving project outcomes

Why Join

You’ll be part of a global consultancy of over 36,000 professionals in more than 70 countries, all working toward one goal - improving quality of life through better design, planning, and delivery.

Enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, car allowance, and the opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting life science projects shaping the future.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join a world‑leading consultancy shaping the future of Life Science facilities